Wormwood Pug Eupithecia absinthiata
Wormwood Pug Eupithecia absinthiata
70.179 BF1830
Wingspan 21-23 mm.
Inhabiting open waste ground, gardens and woodland fringes, this species is widespread and fairly common over much of Britain. The Ling Pug (f. goossensiata) was originally thought to be a separate species, but is now considered a heathland race of absinthiata.
The adults fly in June and July, and are often attracted to light.
The larval foodplants are a range of low-growing plants, including ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) and yarrow (Achillea millefolium). The race goossensiata feeds on heather (Calluna) and heath (Erica).
Inhabiting open waste ground, gardens and woodland fringes, this species is widespread and fairly common over much of Britain. The Ling Pug (f. goossensiata) was originally thought to be a separate species, but is now considered a heathland race of absinthiata.
The adults fly in June and July, and are often attracted to light.
The larval foodplants are a range of low-growing plants, including ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) and yarrow (Achillea millefolium). The race goossensiata feeds on heather (Calluna) and heath (Erica).
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 5 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 2 |
| April | 42 |
| May | 691 |
| June | 3,429 |
| July | 15,085 |
| August | 7,347 |
| September | 266 |
| October | 12 |
| November | 5 |
| December | 9 |
